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Contents Family Extra & Adoremus Extra ....................................................................... pages 1 Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. ................................................................................ pages 2-3 Fr Jim McManus C.Ss.R. ......................................................................................... page 4 The Hope that is Within You… in conversation with Raymond Friel........ page 5 Spiritual Reading.............................................................................................. pages 6-11 Well-Being............................................................................................................... page 12 Pastoral Outreach Series.................................................................................... page 13 Prayer Life......................................................................................................... pages 14-16 Pilgrimage & Poetry.............................................................................................. page 17 Pope Francis..................................................................................................... pages 18-19 Gifts........................................................................................................................... page 20 Gospel Journey Board Game & Friends of RP.............................................. page 21
Icon diary
Icon diary 2019
Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. and Br Richard Maidwell C.Ss.R.
A hardback, A5 diary with a practical week-to-view across a double page spread. This will make a beautiful gift. It includes twelve monthly reflections written by Denis McBride with commentary on twelve thought-provoking icons, specially selected for this diary by Richard Maidwell, an icon specialist.
Denis McBride, C.Ss.R. Richard Maidwell, C.Ss.R.
Code: 1823 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9780852314869 ION OF JESUS THE PRESENTAT
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Welcome to our Summer collection. For over fifty years Redemptorist publications has been providing high quality practical resources to support Christians at every stage of life. A highlight for this year has been preparing for the National Eucharistic Congress and Pilgrimage in Liverpool. Our publication Adoremus Extra has received excellent feedback from the bishops including Cardinal Vincent Nichols. Looking ahead to the World Meeting of Families in Ireland, we are really excited about our new magazine Family Extra. Created to steer you through the rough and tumble of family life and guide your journey to greater family spirituality. It’s so important to us that everything we produce is genuinely supportive and understanding of people, whatever their level of faith. We hope you enjoy our Summer collection and do let us know if there is anything you need to support your parish ministry.
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Family Extra is a thought-provoking guide for everyone who wants to build a deeper spirituality into everyday family life. To celebrate the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland in August, we’ve created Family Extra, a magazine full of inspiration, reflection and prayer. Lovingly compiled with articles from over 20 contributors and extracts from our bestseller Family Spirituality, our mission is to support you through the ups and downs of family life. Code: 1826 Price: £3.95 ISBN: 9780852315309
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We are delighted to publish Adoremus Extra – a lasting resource for cherishing the Eucharist. This special publication is designed to offer dioceses, deaneries, parishes, schools and families a greater insight into the Eucharist. Adoremus Extra will serve as a lasting resource for the study of the Eucharist which is at the heart of our Catholic faith. Contributions from well-known writers, thoughtful reflections and a dedicated children’s section will guide our Catholic communities’ journey to the National Eucharistic Congress in September 2018 and beyond.
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Denis McBride C.Ss.R. The Road to Emmaus and Beyond Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
Following the death of Jesus in Jerusalem, two disappointed disciples leave the city of lost hopes and head away. They meet a mysterious stranger who helps them reinterpret the past in a new light, giving them fresh hope. For many people, the story of Emmaus is the most moving of the resurrection narratives, and Denis McBride’s reflections uncover the depth and beauty of Luke’s unique scene. The story gives Christians a perfect reminder of coming to know Jesus as Lord in the Eucharist. Code: 1815 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9780852315248
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Stations of the Cross then and now Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
Suffering is not limited to one liturgical season. Whether we walk in solitude or with others, this book translates the passion of Jesus into our own life and times. The way of the cross is not confined to a lonely road in Jerusalem two thousand years ago: it is a busy highway winding through every village, town and city in our modern world. Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. reflectively guides us along the way of the cross. He contrasts the beauty and solemn simplicity of the more traditional Stations by artist Curd Lessig with modern images that challenge us to link Jesus’ story to the struggle of our everyday life. Through its rich array of scripture passages, paintings, poetry, prayers, photographs and reflections, Stations of the Cross – then and now becomes a companion throughout the year. Paperback: Code: 1735 Price: £12.95 ISBN: 9780852314722 Audio book: Code: 1741 Price: 16.94 ISBN: 705632049006 DVD Code: 1758 Price: £9.95 EAN: 0705632049075
Jesus and the Gospels
Journeying with Jonah
This book reflects on the key moments of the Jesus story as the four evangelists present them. It is an excellent book for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the person of Jesus and the writing of the Gospels. Written and compiled by Fr Denis to accompany the lectures for Jesus and the Gospels it is full of artwork and key scripture with charts and graphs to help provide context for the reader.
In this book Fr Denis has chosen to explore the character of Jonah – a somewhat unlikely hero. The prophet Jonah is a sympathetic partner, albeit a curious one, to help us review our lives. Although a believer in God, Jonah struggles to come to terms with the awful strangeness of God’s choices, particularly God’s mercy; he grapples to find his true self and purpose in life; he tries to flee from the presence of God; he is angry when he finds that God is not angry but all-merciful. Jonah is offered to us as an unusual teacher – awkward, reluctant, disobedient, opinionated, fearful, flighty: the prophet who remains stubborn to the end. But his story celebrates the beauty of the indiscriminate mercy of God, a message for our time. The story of Jonah is for anyone who is reflecting on their own life.
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Praying with Pictures
Impressions of Jesus
Waiting on God
When it comes to personal prayer, some people find it difficult to get started, unsure what to say or how to say it. This little book is a godsend; it helps people begin to find words for what is going on in their lives. With the help of a variety of pictures, it finds a voice for a wide range of experiences.
In this book we meet a wide range of characters from the Gospels and share their reflections and reactions to Jesus. In a brilliantly imaginative way, we experience Jesus meeting real people in the real world in real human situations. “Impressions of Jesus is a fascinating little book, scholarly and simple at the same time, and it will enlighten all who read it.” Fr Raymond E. Brown SS
One of the enduring themes developed throughout the biblical story is waiting on God: this is an attitude of stubborn trust in the face of adversity and a way of looking at life that remains firmly anchored in hope. Most of us live in a culture of immediacy where there is little tolerance for waiting, so there is mounting rage in the face of delays and setbacks: people act out their frustration and anger when what they want is not available instantly.
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In this second volume of Reflecting with Paintings, Denis McBride takes us on another fascinating and challenging journey of imagination. Focusing on ten paintings by artists from a range of times and cultures. We explore the thoughts and feelings of a wide variety of characters, from Joseph the husband of Mary to a lone woman in a New York café.
Anyone who has heard Father McBride speak will know that he delivers his ideas and insights in a lively, clear and accessible way. These narratives, professionally recorded in-front of an audience, provide an opportunity to encounter God, ourselves and others more deeply. Listeners will be surprised at how the stories touch them and how they highlight some of today’s moral, ethical and religious issues.
Reflecting with Paintings Volume 2 Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
Reflecting with Paintings Volume 1 Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
In this book by Denis McBride, a variety of works of art are used to open up a conversation between the human story – our story – and that of Christ. Using works by varied artists McBride brings the depicted characters and scenes dramatically to life, and speaks through them to us – the onlookers, the casual observers, the passers-by. Code: 1458 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9780852313510
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Jim McManus C.Ss.R. Sent to Proclaim the Gospel
Our Spiritual Lifeline
Our great commission to evangelise is one that should shape how we as Christians live our lives, playing a part in all of our relationships and encounters. Fr Jim McManus introduces the new evangelisation and teaches us how to prepare our hearts and minds for this work. Using scripture and the great encyclicals, he guides us through how to become missionary disciples, from laying the foundations of personal prayer and discernment to taking action in our lives. Using his experience of leading parish missions, he shows us what an evangelising community looks like and the important role each member plays in proclaiming the Good News.
This book seeks to assure readers that, no matter what their situation in life may be, they have a gift of prayer which is expressed not only in formal prayers that they may have learned as children, but also in the prayer of their hearts: that inner personal dialogue with God that they often quite unexpectedly (or unexpectedly?) find themselves engaging in during the day.
Honouring the legacy of Pope St Paul VI Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
the oxygen of Christian prayer Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
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The Healing Power of the Sacraments Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
In this revised and expanded edition of this book, Jim McManus explores how lives are healed, changed and enriched through the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Code: 1413 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9780852313084
The Inside Job
Finding Forgiveness
This book explores the many and varied dimensions and effects of selfesteem. True self-esteem is a gift that only we can give to ourselves; and only we can deprive ourselves of. In this book Jim McManus, an expert in the area, provides information, encouragement and simple exercises for all who are interested in discovering more about psychology, spirituality and themselves. An essential read for those hoping to improve their self-esteem.
The most surprising people sometimes display a truly puzzling inability to forgive. The authors look at every facet of unforgiveness – its causes, symptoms and consequences. Then, drawing on real-life case studies, the words and example of Jesus, they demonstrate the truly healing power of forgiveness and guide the reader in search of this elusive quality.
A Spirituality of True Self-Esteem Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
Personal and Spiritual Perspectives Jim McManus C.Ss.R. and Stephanie Thornton
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Witness to Faith Today The Hope that is within You
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The Hope that is Within You
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In conversation with Raymond Friel Raymond Friel was born in Scotland and, after graduating from Glasgow University, has spent most of his professional life in England. He started teaching in London in 1990 and was a head teacher in Catholic secondary schools from 2002 until 2016. In that time, he was a National Leader of Education and supported other schools as well as his own. He is currently the General Secretary of the Catholic Independent Schools’ Conference. He is also a literary editor and published poet. He is the author of a number of influential books on Catholic education, including How to Survive in Leadership in a Catholic School.
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Witnesses to Faith today
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The Hope that is Within You is a series of unique interviews with leading Christian thinkers and activists. The series is designed to pose critical questions to key individuals in the contemporary Christian community, asking them to give an account of their faith and its relevance in today’s world. Sir James MacMillan is one of the world’s leading composers and conductors whose many works include setting of the St John and St Luke passions and “European Requiem” – which has nothing to do with Brexit, as the composer has pointed out. In this animated conversation with Raymond Friel, Sir James MacMillan discusses the demise of the spirit of Europe and the search for the sacred in art. He talks about his own experience of working in local parishes on liturgical music and his personal faith. With the inspirational detail, which perhaps only a composer could offer, he talks about the techniques he used in his epic settings of the “St John Passion” and the “St Luke Passion”. He is affable, knowledgeable and passionate, candidly sharing about his career, formation and faith. Booklet of transcript included.
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Sir James MacMillan
Jean Vanier
Sir James MacMillan is one of the world’s leading composers and conductors whose many works include setting of the St John and St Luke passions and “European Requiem”. In conversation with Raymond Friel, Sir James MacMillan discusses the demise of the spirit of Europe and the search for the sacred in art. He talks about his own experience of working in local parishes on liturgical music and his personal faith.
“Perhaps the great privilege of listening to Jean Vanier is the dawning realisation that this is the living voice of ineffable sanctity, wisdom and peacefulness. The message is deceptively alluring in contrast to the profundity of its Truth. This is one of the most compelling voices available to the Church. A 90 year old voice that speaks optimistically about recognising reasons to be hopeful at the present time has earned the right to be heard.” Networking Magazine
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Pádraig Ó Tuama
Gemma Simmonds
In conversation with Raymond Friel
In conversation with Raymond Friel
“The lyrical, self-deprecating tones of Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama offer an easy, relaxed medium in which to absorb some challenging, touching testimony and, within that, some hardhitting theology in this audio book.” Methodist Recorder
In conversation with Raymond Friel
In conversation with Raymond Friel
Gemma Simmonds ‘tells a great story of the process of discernment in her own journey in faith. A pilgrimage vividly articulated in an assured and measured tone that makes for compelling listening.’ Networking Magazine Code: 1746 Price: £7.96 ISBN: 0705632049020
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Judith Russi
In conversation with Raymond Friel
Sr Judith Russi offers a passionate witness to Catholic education and the critical importance of the formation of Catholic leaders. She speaks with great insight on the role of pupil chaplains in schools and the importance of prayer. Code: 1775 Price: £7.96 ISBN: 0705632049105
In conversation with Raymond Friel
Dominican priest Fr Timothy Radcliffe is renowned across the world for his work for social justice and human rights. He speaks of his deep conviction that, “with the grace of God, people discover a hope which is deeper than any I’d ever known before.” Code: 1712 Price: £7.96 ISBN: 9780852314630
Eamon Duffy
In conversation with Raymond Friel
Renowned historian Professor Eamon Duffy and former member of the Pontifical Historical Commission has lovingly told the story of English Catholic history. He tells Raymond Friel that “that Christianity is life-giving and that it is the best candle in the dark.” Code: 1770 Price: £7.96 ISBN: 0705632049037
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Spiritual Reading: Discipleship
Becoming a Fervent Disciple
Practical Tools for Developing a Deeper, Daily Relationship with Jesus John P Lozano
In Becoming a Fervent Disciple John Lozano explores what it really means to follow Jesus. Too often, he says, we tend to be satisfied with being good disciples when God calls us to be great ones. Too often our Christian spirit gets tamed and domesticated, the edge dulled, the fire cooled. It’s the difference between a placid Sunday assembly and a parish community on fire with the Gospel. In a series of insightful and practical chapters, Lozano shows you how to push past the good and to strive for greatness, to become a joyful disciple, fervent and fearless in sharing the Good News of Jesus' message everywhere in your life each day. These simple, effective steps for becoming a more fervent disciple are meant for all of us, for, as Pope Francis has said, “No one is excluded from the joy brought by the Lord.”
Called
What Happens After Saying Yes to God Casey Cole OFM
Whether you’re considering a religious vocation or simply trying to lead a Christ-centred life, Franciscan friar Casey Cole has news: Christian life doesn’t end with a profession of faith or hearing of God’s call. That’s when it begins. Based on a series of contagiously enthusiastic blog posts Casey wrote while he was in formation, Called: What Happens After Saying Yes to God reflects on realities that are common to anyone who is serious about living a sincere Christian life and trying to follow the message of Jesus in the Gospels. Code: 13876 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781632532411
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From Atheism to Catholicism Edited by Brandon McGinley
This collection of testimonies by nine former atheists who found new life in the Catholic Church is one of the most helpful tools for cultivating the faith ever crafted. Dramatic and thought-provoking, these intensely personal stories refute virtually every atheistic objection to God while explaining the arguments and events that eventually led them into the Catholic Church. Code: 30159 Price: £11.95 ISBN: 9781682780343
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A Mighty Current of Grace
The Story of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Alan Schreck
In this book, theologian and author Dr Alan Schreck writes a historical appreciation of the Catholic charismatic renewal, a renewal that has touched millions of Catholics throughout the world. Tracing the origins of the renewal, Schreck outlines its characteristics, how it spread, what is meant by the baptism in the Holy Spirit, the charisms that are associated with it and the communities that grew out of it. Code: 22207 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781593253097
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Reaching Out to a World in Need Cardinal Vincent Nichols
At a time when many feel defeated by the world’s problems, Cardinal Vincent Nichols reminds us why we need to hold on to hope – and how we can offer genuine hope to those who need it most. With questions for reflection at the end of each chapter, this stirring book will encourage people of all faith backgrounds to come together and work towards a better future for all. Code: 111465 Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9780281078363
Faith Finding a Voice
Cardinal Vincent Nichols
In Faith Finding a Voice Cardinal Vincent Nichols invites us to join him in an exploration of the presence of God in our lives. How might we attune our ears to listen with greater attention to the voice of God, through scripture, the teachings of the Church, divine worship and the exercise of Caritas? How might the gift of faith be realised in our lives in order that an authentic voice might be heard through our words and actions? Code: 112713 Price: £12.99 ISBN: 9781472950444
The Divine Dance
Falling Upward:
A spirituality for the two halves of life Richard Rohr
In Falling Upward, Father Richard Rohr offers a new way of understanding one of the most profound of life’s mysteries: how our failing can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Drawing on the wisdom from time honoured myths, heroic poems, great thinkers, and sacred religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up”. We grow spiritually more by doing it wrong than by doing it right. With rare insight, Rohr takes us on a journey to give us an understanding of how the heartbreaks, disappointments and first loves of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us.
Richard Rohr
In the pages of this book, internationally recognised teacher Richard Rohr circles around this most paradoxical idea as he explores the nature of God – circling around being an apt metaphor for this mystery we’re trying to apprehend. Early Christians who came to be known as the “Desert Mothers and Fathers” applied the Greek verb perichoresis to the mystery of the Trinity. The best translation of this odd-sounding word is dancing. Our word choreography comes from the same root. Although these early Christians gave us some highly conceptualised thinking on the life of the Trinity, the best they could say, again and again, was: whatever is going on in God is a flow – it’s like a dance. Code: 111458 Price: £9.99 ISBN: 9780281078158
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Spiritual Reading: The lives of the Saints Saints vs Scoundrels
Debating Life’s Greatest Questions Benjamin Wiker
The Franciscan Saints Robert Ellsberg
Reading Robert Ellsberg’s profiles of holy men and women is like throwing open a window in a stuffy old church and taking in great gulps of fresh air. Henri Nouwen has described his writing as “evocative without being pious.” He broadens the traditional vision of sanctity and calls modern readers of all stripes to claim their potential for moral and spiritual growth, courage and action. By choosing relevant models and contemporary heroes, he makes holiness accessible and attractive to ordinary people.
In Saints vs Scoundrels Dr Benjamin Wiker invites you to interact not just with the ideas that have shaped history, but with the people who created and spread those ideas. By reading this collection of lively and imaginative conversations between the great truth-tellers and the great errorpeddlers of history, you will come to appreciate the personalities behind the “Great Conversation” that has shaped western civilisation. These people may have never met in real life, but the ideas they represent and the movements they started have interacted throughout history and shaped our present. How fascinating would it be if they had ever shared a living room? This is the question Dr Wiker answers with deep research and dynamic storytelling. Enjoy this unique opportunity to join the conversation. Here you will read: Jean-Jacques Rousseau debating St Augustine, Niccolo Machiavelli debating St Francis of Assisi, Ayn Rand debating Flannery O’Connor, Henry VIII debating St Thomas More, and Friedrich Nietzsche debating Edith Stein. Code: 30174 Price: £14.95 ISBN: 9781682780282
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St Teresa of Calcutta
Missionary, Mother, Mystic Kerry Walters
This stirring biography follows St Teresa’s life from Macedonia to the cloister in India, from the streets of Calcutta to worldwide fame and the company of the saints. Readers will be inspired by the remarkable trajectory of her life, and the love of God that propelled it. Underlying all of the events of her life was the driving force behind her spirituality and ministry: her conviction that as miserable as physical hunger, lovelessness and exile are, their spiritual analogs are even worse – and that both the physical and the spiritual need to be addressed for humans to live as God intends. Readers will leave inspired and strengthened in their own spirituality, with the knowledge that even the holiest among us must work to find a path – and that God’s love follows us even into the most challenging of circumstances.
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A Deep, Abiding Love
Pondering Life’s Depth with Julian of Norwich Jennifer Lynn Christ
“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.” Even people who know very little about the 14th-century anchoress Julian of Norwich have heard that famous quote. But what relevance can such certain confidence in God’s goodness and love have for us who are faced daily with a divided, hurting world? In this very insightful and prayerful book, Jennifer Christ draws parallels between Julian’s times and ours and demonstrates how Julian’s message of hope and joy in God’s never-ending love for us can give us strength and hope. Scholars have called Julian a theological optimist. If you need to hear of God’s deep, abiding love for you, and that all shall be well in God’s greater plan for your life, spend time with this book reading Julian’s words, praying with them, pondering, and journalling, and letting her hope-filled message take root in your heart. Code: 43259 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781627853156
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Spiritual Reading: Biographies Paul VI: Pilgrim Pope Michael Collins
Pope Paul VI (1963-78) was one of the most important and influential pontiffs of the twentieth century. In this engaging biography, Michael Collins examines this deeply spiritual man who is remembered as a reformer, evangeliser and pilgrim. Pope Paul’s pontificate was marked by an unprecedented series of international journeys, establishing a practice that his successors developed even further. These brought him face-toface with modern life throughout the globe and the challenge of making the Christian message relevant in a secular world. Paul VI is regarded for his efforts to reduce poverty in the developing world, bolster the church’s rejection of artificial birth control, and foster better relations between Catholics and Orthodox and Reformed Christians. He was beatified in 2014 by Pope Francis and will be canonised in October. Code: 199065 Price: £9.99 ISBN: 9780814646694
C.S.Lewis
A Life Alister McGrath
The recent Narnia films have inspired a resurgence of interest in C.S. Lewis, the Oxford academic, popular theologian and, most famously, creator of the magical world of Narnia. This authoritative new biography, published to mark the 50th anniversary of Lewis’ death, sets out to introduce him to a new generation. Completely up-to-date with scholarly studies of Lewis, it also focuses on how Lewis came to write the Narnia books, and why they have proved so consistently engaging. Accessible and engaging, this new biography will appeal to fans of the films, readers of Lewis and of theologian and apologist Alister McGrath himself.
Paul
A Biography Tom Wright
Regarded by many as the founder of Christianity, Paul of Tarsus is one of the most controversial and powerful figures in history. His writings have had an incalculable influence on western culture and beyond, and his words continue to guide the lives of over two billion Christians across the world today. In this superbly detailed biography Tom Wright traces Paul’s career from zealous persecutor of the fledgling Church, through his journeys as the world’s greatest missionary theologian, to his likely death as a Christian martyr at the hands of Nero in the mid 60s CE. Code: 111488 Price: £19.99 ISBN: 9780281078752
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The Art of Thomas Merton:
A Divine Vision in Words & Images John Moses
This inspiring anthology allows Merton to speak for himself, offering both an introduction to his thought and an aid to private devotion, a signpost for our personal journeys of discernment and encounter. The Art of Thomas Merton brings together entries from Merton’s journals, extracts from his letters, quotations from his books and his countless articles, as well as lines from his poetry. Code: 13875 Price: £11.95 ISBN: 9781632531841
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Spiritual Reading: family life Fáilte Pope Francis
Dear Pope Francis
In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives children the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts, and celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world.
Edited by Mags Gargan
To celebrate the World Meeting of Families, The Irish Catholic newspaper launched a competition, inviting the children of Ireland to draw a picture or write a letter of welcome to Pope Francis. The response was so overwhelming that the decision was made to publish this book. What better way to start the celebrations than this beautiful book by the children of Ireland.
Code:105744 Price:£12.99 ISBN: 9780232532647
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Things My Dog Has Taught Me Jonathan Wittenberg
In this book for dog lovers everywhere, Jonathan Wittenberg says his dogs have taught him – more than anything else – how to appreciate the wonderful world in which we live - and how to develop better relationships with his friends and family. In this wonderful, warm account of one man and his dog, Jonathan brings all the big themes of friendship, faithfulness, kindness, cruelty, grief, prayer and spiritual companionship to the fore, and shows us how we can learn so much from a dog’s approach to life. Code: 103579 Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781473664371
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Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love
Practical Insights from John Paul II's Love and Responsibility Edward Sri
This updated edition of Sri’s classic meditation on Pope John Paul II’s Love and Responsibility includes a new introduction, chapters for single people and engaged couples, and the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by Paul II’s foundational teaching on relationships. Code: 15388 Price: £11.95 ISBN: 9781632530806
“Clear, engaging and very practical for the challenges of daily life.”
A Recipe for Faith Anne Jamieson
If what we eat and how we prepare it affects our bodily health, then should not the recipes we use for our faith life matter? Using the image of the recipe, Jamieson looks at how our faith practice requires both planning and creativity, intentionality and going with the flow. Do you already have a recipe for faith? Is it a good one? Where did it come from? Join the author as she guides us in examining these questions with the assurance that there is no one recipe for nurturing our faith. Witty and very warmly written, readers will gain insights into the methods and ingredients we can use to nurture spiritual health. Code: 42064 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9782896884353
Charles J Chaput, OFM, Cap Archbishop of Philadelphia
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Spiritual Reading
Being Human
Solitude
Bodies, Minds, Persons Rowan Williams
What is consciousness? Is the mind a machine? What makes us human? How can we find the path to human maturity? These are among the fundamental questions that Rowan Williams helps us to think about in this deeply engaging exploration of what it means to be human. With discussion questions for personal or group use at the end of each chapter, this is a book that readers of all religious persuasions will find both challenging and highly rewarding.
Memories, People, Places Terry Waite
After enduring nearly five years of solitary confinement, in cruel and terrifying conditions, Terry Waite discovered that he was drawn to find out more about the power of solitude in the lives of other people. The result is this haunting book, in which he recalls his encounters with people who have experienced some very different ways of being solitary. Code: 111471 Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9780281078813
Peter J Vaghi
Monsignor Peter Vaghi explores three significant events in the life of the early Church that can be traced back to the Upper Room in Jerusalem (sometimes called the Cenacle) in order to guide us to a deeper appreciation and understanding of living the Christian life in prayer, worship and service. Each of the book’s three parts is dedicated to one of these key moments in the history of our faith: the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist; the post-resurrection appearances of Christ to his followers; and the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles at Pentecost.
Joan E Taylor
Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernised and inaccurate to historical reality? Leading Christian origins scholar Joan E Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. Code: 112712 Price: £17.99 ISBN: 9780567671509
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Meeting God in the Upper Room
What Did Jesus Look Like?
From Star Wars to Superman
101 Inspirational Stories of the Priesthood
When cultures such as ours toss Jesus out one door, he comes in albeit disguised, through another. That’s why author James Papandrea turned to Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, Terminator, Spider-Man, Batman, Dr Who, and half-a-dozen other modern shows, discovering in each one powerful images of Christ and salvation. Christians who enjoy popular culture will greet this fun book with interest and acclaim.
This book will give you a glimpse of the joy and fulfillment that comes through a deep relationship with God. As you read this book you will experience the great lengths that God has taken to bring each of us into a close and deep communion with himself. You will see and experience through the living witness of others the gentle and loving ways that God reaches out to us through the sacraments of the Church, ministered to us by his priests.
Christ & Salvation in Sci-fi James L Papandrea
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Patricia Proctor
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Well-Being
A Mind at Peace
Reclaiming an Ordered Soul in the Age of Distraction C. Blum & J. Hochschild
These pages provide the time-tested antidote that enables you to regain an ordered and peaceful mind in a technologically advanced world. Drawing on the wisdom of the world’s greatest thinkers, including Plato, Aristotle, St Augustine, and St Thomas Aquinas, these pages help you identify and show you how to cultivate the qualities of character you need to survive in our mediasaturated environment.
The Healing Habit The Heavenly Habit Daniel O’Leary
The final installment in the Irish and internationally best-selling series from author Daniel O’Leary. First came The Happiness Habit, then The Healing Habit and now comes the eagerly awaited Heavenly Habit. The book continues in the same style as the first two, but attempts to build on them, raising the awareness of the reader to the spiritual in their lives. Code: 133135 Price: £10.99 ISBN: 9781782183327
Daniel O’Leary
You have a beautiful mind. By guiding you towards a deeper understanding of who you truly are, and the awesome power of your thinking, your mind is offering you the gift of renewing your life, of living it to the full.The efforts of this little book can be wonderfully successful, a tonic for your spirit, a healing for your heart, a setting-free of your precious mind. It therefore carries the promise of a happier life. Code: 133131 Price: 9.95 ISBN: 9781782183082
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The Twelve Steps Meet the Gospel Dick Rice & Trish Vanni
I Thought There Would Be Cake Katharine Welby-Roberts
Growing up, Katharine WelbyRoberts imagined that being an adult was one big party. But depression, anxiety and crippling self-doubt led her to alienate herself from others. Here, with instinctive honesty and humour, she confronts the parts of her story that hinder her most. As she charts a course that offers ways of coping with everyday issues, we are encouraged to embrace our own selfworth. To recognise the value of our existence. To let ourselves be loved. Exactly as we are.
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Seeking Spiritual Balance in an Off-Kilter World How to find your “center” in the circus of life Kathy Hendricks
What throws you off balance? In this powerful and uplifting book, Kathy Hendricks helps us identify the roles, demands and expectations that make our lives go off kilter and how we can live more fully, richly and prayerfully within our own limitations, while never losing sight of the hopes and dreams that help to create our best selves. Code: 43241 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781627852562
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These two authors, both in recovery themselves, bring their experience, strength, and hope to their reflections on scripture. Organised loosely around the seasons of the liturgical year, their interpretations shed fresh light and power on stories we've heard many, many times. Their distinctive viewpoint will strike responsive chords not just with those in recovery, but with anyone who has ever felt out of place, out of step, or somehow set adrift in today's world. Filled with wisdom, compassion, and humour, The Twelve Steps Meet the Gospel is a testament to the hope and joy that scripture reveals, cast in human terms that speak to us all. Code: 43239 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781627852616
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Pastoral Outreach Series – caring for yourself and others
Depression
Loneliness
Christine Olsen
Childhood Bullying Adulthood Bullying Daniel Kearney
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Daniel Kearney Code: 1769 Price: £4.95 ISBN: 9780852315071
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Laurell A Hector Code: 1802 Price: £4.95 ISBN: 9780852315170
Intellectual Disability Cristina Gangemi & Liam Waldron Code: 1800 Price: £4.95 ISBN: 9780852315156
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Life does not always go to plan and our faith in God does not protect us from hardships and sorrows. The Pastoral Outreach series tackles many of these trials that we might face. Each book is a practical and thoughtful companion for those experiencing challenges and great for those trying to support them, whether priests, pastoral workers, friends or family.
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Childhood Sexual Abuse Dr Michael Paterson Code: tbc Price: £4.95 ISBN: 9780852314883
Eating Disorders Julie Jeffs
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Miscarriage and Early Baby Loss
Terminal Illness
Breda Theakston
Liz Toy, Cate O’Neill and Sarah Jackson
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Children and Loss
Suicide
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Sue McDermott
Adrian Treloar
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Prayer Life Love Your Neighbor Praying your way to a better life Eddie Ensley
Want to strengthen your closest relationships, and open yourself up to new ones? Through warmhearted stories, scriptural reflections, guided meditation and prayers, readers are lead on a powerful journey of healing not only for themselves but for those they love. Code: 13848 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9781616369392
101 Places to Pray Before You Die
Thomas J Craughwell
Conveniently organised by state, 101 Places to Pray Before You Die will enhance your travel experiences— whether it’s a day trip to explore a spot you’ve breezed past a hundred times, a quick detour on a business trip or a family vacation dedicated to more intensive spiritual searching. Each entry contains details about the location’s significance to Catholics, along with the address, contact information and hours of operation (if applicable). Code: 13869 Price: £14.95 ISBN: 9781632530868
Healing Promises: The essential guide to the Sacred Heart Anne Costa
In Healing Promises, you will learn about the many ways to express devotion to the Sacred Heart as well as the history and relevance of the Sacred Heart for our lives today. You will also hear from saints, popes and ordinary people who have been touched by the Heart of Jesus. Healing Promises is truly a treasure trove of resources and inspiration for anyone who wants to learn more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You’ll learn about the history and foundation of the Sacred Heart devotion as we know it today and the 12 promises Jesus revealed to St Margaret Mary Alocoque in private revelation. You’ll find prayers for the enthronement ceremony, reflections and practical ways you can apply the Sacred Heart devotion to your life. Author Anne Costa even provides a list of resources and recommended reading to help you take your devotion to the Sacred Heart even further. Code: 15395 Price: £15.95 ISBN: 9781632530967
Sacred Fire
Bored Again Catholic
A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity Ronald Rolheiser
How the Mass could save your life Timothy P O’Malley Author Tim O’Malley, in a series of reflections on every part of the Mass, challenges us to turn the idea of boredom on its head, calling boredom—the “good” boredom that opens us to the quiet interior space where we can encounter God.
Beloved author Ronald Rolheiser continues his search for an accessible and penetrating Christian spirituality in this highly anticipated follow-up to the contemporary classic, The Holy Longing. With his trademark acuity, wit, and thoughtfulness, Rolheiser shows how identifying and embracing discipleship will lead to new heights of spiritual awareness and maturity.
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Why I Am Catholic
(and You Should Be Too) Brandon Vogt
Why I Am Catholic serves as a compelling reproposal of the Church for former Catholics. A persuasive argument for truth and beauty to those who have become jaded and disenchanted with religion, and at the same time offers practicing Catholics a much-needed dose of confidence and clarity to affirm their faith against an increasingly sceptical culture.
Winner of Catholic Press Association Book Award 2018 for Popular Presentation of the Catholic Faith
Code: 1040115 Price: £16.99 ISBN: 9781594717673
“Without triumphalism, and with charity toward other faith traditions, the author gives intelligent and cogent reasons why the Catholic Church is the true Church while telling the story of his own journey to Catholicism. Perfect for the category – a winner.” The Spirit of Simplicity Jean-Baptiste Chautard
Few people have ever seen or heard of The Spirit of Simplicity: it has been hidden for almost seventy years after quietly being published by the Abbey of Gethsemani in 1948. Anonymously translated and annotated by a young monk named Thomas Merton, the book’s author – who also is not mentioned by name in the original edition is Jean-Baptiste Chautard, the famous French Cistercian whose only other book, The Soul of the Apostolate, has been a favorite of modern saints and popes, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Code: 1040116 Price: £12.99 ISBN: 9781594717819
In All Seasons, For All Reasons James Martin SJ
Inspired by Jesus’ prayer, his disciples asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). This book gives many time-honoured answers to that request. There is a wealth here of fresh ways to pray, such as using nature and dreams as inspiration and getting in touch with one’s emotions. Key topics such as distractions, dryness and doubt, as well as joy and finding God in all things, are covered. The Church’s tradition, from the Our Father to the Eucharist, the saints and pilgrimages, is offered as a resource for the individual. Code: 111494 Price: £6.99 ISBN: 9780281079452
A Devotional Journey into the Mass
How Mass can become a time of grace, nourishment and devotion Christopher Carstens
Explaining the spiritual meanings behind the signs and symbols, words and actions of the Mass, author Christopher Carstens teaches you spiritually-enriching ways to enter the church building, make the sign of the cross, pray the opening prayer, listen to the readings, prepare your soul at the offertory, participate in the Eucharistic Prayer, receive Communion, and even respond to the dismissal. Code: 30166 Price: £11.25 ISBN: 9781622824809
When We Were Eve Colleen C Mitchell
In When We Were Eve, Colleen Mitchell draws on the creation story in Genesis to show women God’s gracious plan for their whole being: body and soul in harmony with themselves, others, creation and their creator. Through her own story and those of other women, she explores the many ways women struggle with their bodies and the way a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman can bring them peace and joy. Code: 13874 Price: £12.50 ISBN: 9781632532121
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Prayer Life Hanging Onto Hope
Reflections and Prayers for Finding "Good" in an Imperfect World Melannie Svoboda SND
Melannie Svoboda helps us open our hearts to hope, even in the darkest of times. Here, she explores the relationships between hope and faith, love, courage, prayer, pain, and sorrow. She also offers short prayers and questions for personal reflection or group sharing. This beautiful, touching book is perfect for prayerful meditation. As Sr Melannie says, “We believers know hope’s origin. And we know hope’s destiny. That origin and destiny is...God.”
Born to Soar
Unleashing God’s Word in Your Life Melissa Overmyer
Born to Soar is a beautiful prayer and scripture journal experience that gently coaches you through an exploration of the truths of scripture. Even if you’re learning about the Bible for the very first time, artist and veteran scripture teacher Melissa Overmyer will show you how to achieve your full, God-given potential. Code: 15397 Price: £10.50 ISBN: 9781632531735
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Praying on Empty
A Guide to Rediscovering Your Prayerful Self Mary Kathleen Glavich
You used to pray. You felt connected to God. Then something happened and it all became dry. Infused with stories of saints and everyday folks who’ve been there, this reassuring book can serve as a map towards spiritual growth. Code: 43215 Price: £10.50 ISBN: 9781627852654
Finding Inner Peace
Easing Stress & Anxiety through Prayer Eddie Ensley
In this calming book, Eddie Ensley shows how to tap into what St Paul describes as the peace that passes all understanding. Through guided meditations based on scripture, and beautifully told personal experiences that recount his own path to peace following a tumultuous youth, Deacon Eddie invites us to discover how Christ truly anchors us in his peace. With compassion and understanding, he shows us how prayer can help us make peace with fear, anxiety, anger, suffering, and even death. Ultimately, we move from being peace seekers to peacemakers as we share Christ’s mercy, love, and compassion with all. Code: 43254 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9781627853163
Saying Yes!
responding to God’s invitation to transform and energise our lives Kristin Armstrong & Sally Robb
In this strong, affirming, practical, humourous, honest, and spot-on guide, Kristin Armstrong and Sally Robb use their own life experiences and even their own faults and failings to show us how saying yes to God in our own lives can fill us with God’s joy and lead to transformation, even when we face difficult challenges, stress, sadness, and tragedy, for God uses our vulnerability to remind us that we are valuable, we are needed, and we are deeply loved. Completely down to earth and filled with experiences that will touch your heart, Saying Yes is for everyone who wants to feel the transforming power of God’s love and let that love lead to an increased sense of worthiness, calling, healing, forgiveness and joy. Code: 43265 Price: £10.95 ISBN: 9781627853484
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Pilgrimage and Poetry Camino to Santiago John Rafferty
People embark on the Camino to Santiago for any number of reasons – a diversity that is reflected in this selection of stories written by pilgrims from across the Englishspeaking world. For some it is a walk of faith. For some it is a test of their perseverance and stamina. Some go with friends or family, some find new friends along the way, and some go in memory of those whose pilgrimage is over. For all of them, though, however personally testing they may have found walking the Camino to Santiago, it remains with them as a source of inspiration to draw on for the rest of their lives. That inspiration shines through in this beautifully illustrated collection of pilgrims’ stories which also includes information about the Pilgrim Associations in English-speaking countries for readers interested in embarking upon their own pilgrimage. Code: 1709 Price: £5.95 ISBN: 9780852314586
The Road to Emmaus Jim Forest
In an age of tourism, the great challenge is to see ourselves at a deeper level: the dimension of pilgrimage. Being a pilgrim might involve a journey to distant places associated with God-revealing events, but it has more to do with simply living day by day in a God-attentive way. Jim Forest's book assists the reader to see one's life as an opportunity for pilgrimage, whether in places as familiar as your living room or walking the pilgrim path to Santiago de Compostela. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and his own wide-ranging travels, Forest leads us to a range of "thin places," including Iona, Jerusalem, the secret annexe of Anne Frank, the experience of illness, the practice of hospitality, and other places and occasions where we may find ourselves surprised by grace.
A Book of Silence Sara Maitland
After a noisy upbringing as one of six children, and adulthood as a vocal feminist and mother, Sara Maitland began to crave silence. Over the past five years, she has spent periods of silence in the Sinai desert, the Australian bush and the Isle of Skye. She interweaves these experiences with the history of silence through fairy-tale and myth, western and eastern religious traditions, the Enlightenment and psychoanalysis, up to the ambivalence towards silence in contemporary society. Maitland has built a hermitage on an isolated Scottish moor, and the book culminates powerfully with her experiences of silence in this new home. Code: 185523 Price:£9.99 ISBN: 9781847081513
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The Singing Bowl Malcolm Guite
Malcolm Guite’s eagerly awaited second poetry collection includes poems that seek beauty and transfiguration in the everyday; sonnets inspired by Francis and other outstanding saints; poems centred on love, parting and mortality. A further group, “Word and World”, searches for the life of the spirit in the midst of modernity and includes an ode to an iPhone, while others wrestle with the problem of evil and the difficulty of prayer. Throughout, the poet seeks to celebrate the world of which he is made, find heaven in the ordinary and echo a little of its music. Code: 199066 Price: £10.99 ISBN: 9781848255418
Sounding the Seasons Seventy sonnets for the Christian year Malcolm Guite
Poetry has always been a central element of Christian spirituality and is increasingly used in worship, in pastoral services and guided meditation. In Sounding the Seasons, Cambridge poet, priest and singer-songwriter Malcolm Guite transforms seventy lectionary readings into lucid, inspiring poems, for use in regular worship, seasonal services, meditative reading or on retreat. A section of practical help and advice for using poetry creatively and effectively in worship is also included. Code:199067 Price: £9.99 ISBN: 9781848252745
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Pope Francis
Don’t Be Afraid to Say Yes To God Pope Francis Speaks Fr Mike Schmitz
In this collection of short excerpts of his talks from around the world, Pope Francis speaks to the best instincts of young people, inviting them to do their part to build a better, more just world. He encourages teens and young adults to say yes to all that God is asking of them, even while acknowledging that following the Lord wholeheartedly involves risks as well as rewards. Code: 22214 Price: £7.95 ISBN: 9781593253288
Pope Francis
Pope Francis has frequently reminded a global audience that care for creation is among his highest priorities. As a world leader with a background in science who heads a two thousandyear-old Church, the Pope is uniquely qualified to articulate a compelling vision and mission for the future. This book gathers his most important and inspiring words about our shared responsibility to protect, nurture, and care for “our common home.” Code: 13863 Price: £17.50 ISBN: 9781632530608
The theme of mercy is rooted in the message of Jesus, who tied our salvation to the treatment of the least of our brothers and sisters: “I was hungry and you fed me… Imprisoned and you visited me....” Pope Francis treats in turn each of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Each topic opens a window on a larger theme. For example, under “Welcoming the stranger,” Pope Francis reflects on the plight of refugees and immigrants.
The Name of God is Mercy A conversation with Andrea Tornielli Pope Francis
The Name of God is Mercy is directed at everyone, inside or outside of the Catholic Church, seeking meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, or the healing of physical or spiritual wounds. Code: 106064 Price: £14.99 ISBN: 9781509824939
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Mother Mary
Inspiring Words from Pope Francis Pope Francis
The writings, homilies, prayers, talks, and even tweets of Pope Francis in this book gather his most important and inspiring words about Mary. For Pope Francis, Mary is an icon of wisdom, strength, courage and joyful hope. Her unconditional “yes” to God encourages modern believers to say “yes” to God’s call today. We must turn to Mary often, he says, for she is a mighty intercessor and a faithful companion on our spiritual journey. Code: 13868 Price: £16.95 ISBN: 9781632530561
The Works of Mercy Pope Francis
Caring for Creation
Key Words of Pope Francis Edited by Joshua J McElwee & Cindy Wooden
A collection of over 50 essays by an impressive set of insightful contributors from around the globe, each writing on a specific word that has become important in the ministry of Pope Francis. Writers such as Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Justin Welby, Sr Simone Campbell, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga, Fr James Martin, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Carolyn Woo explore the Pope’s use of words like joy, clericalism, field hospital, money, family and tears. Code: 112711 Price: £10.99 ISBN: 9781472955777
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Pope Francis: Follow His Call
Pope Francis – Follow His Call examines a number of key topics – family, social justice, the environment, and the centrality of Mary to the Christian prayer tradition – that have all been particularly close to Pope Francis’ heart since he became pontiff. In language that is both engaging and accessible, this book provides a clear-sighted account of Francis’ teachings as evinced in his writings and speeches. Perfect for personal reflection and as a parish resource for communities preparing for this year’s World Meeting of Families. Code: 109117 Price: £9.95 ISBN: 9781847308511
The Blessing of the Family Pope Francis
Pope Francis cares deeply about the health and happiness not only of today’s families, but also of tomorrow’s families. The Pope continues to keep the theme of the family in the forefront through his speeches, homilies, addresses and writings. Published in cooperation with the Vatican, this original collection brings Pope Francis’ teachings on the importance of family into focus in an elegant way. It covers themes of love and marriage, the promise of young people, and the vocation and mission of the family. Code: 13838 Price: £14.95 ISBN: 9781616369095
Gaudete et Exsultate On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World Pope Francis
In this Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis sets out the many challenges and practical ways that we can live a life of holiness in today’s world. Code: 135301 Price: £4.95 ISBN: 9781784695965
Pope Francis and the Joy of Family Life Daily Reflections Pope Francis
Using brief meditations from Pope Francis followed by questions for reflection this book offers insight into how you can create an oasis of joyful love within your own family. Spend a few minutes every day in prayer with Pope Francis, and help your family discover God’s plan.
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The Pope Francis Agenda
His Teaching on Family, Protection of Life, Justice, Ecology, Women & the Church Donal Dorr
Pope Francis has inspired Christians and non-Christians alike with his heartfelt support for the poor and disadvantaged, as well as with his concern for the well-being of the earth. Donal Dorr gives a comprehensive account of the teaching of Francis, drawing not only on the pope’s major documents but on his hundreds of public addresses and messages. Topics covered include Francis’ views on the defence of human life and of the family; the role of women in the Church; migration and trafficking; his condemnation of nuclear weapons; his insistence that simple everyday language should be used in translating the liturgy; his radical criticism of the present unjust structures of our world; and the crucial need to repair our damaged relationship with our planet. Code: 109118 Price: £13.99 ISBN: 9781847308399
Pope Francis Speaks to Families Words of Joy & Life
Since his election, Pope Francis has expressed his concern for the urgent pastoral needs of families. In this collection, the Holy Father speaks to families personally, offering his distinctive combination of love and pastoral wisdom. Code: 22189 Price: £8.50 ISBN: 9781593252724
Your (Imperfect) Holy Family Robert J Hater
Just in time for the visit of Pope Francis to the World Meeting of Families, Fr Hater offers practical suggestions for family activities and gives you a new understanding of your family’s role in the Church. Code: 13840 Price: £9.50 ISBN: 9781616369798
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Pastoral products Noah’s Ark Playset
Traditional wooden ark playset complete with animal figures and a detachable ramp. The set is shaped like a large boat that also doubles up as a carry case for all of the pieces. Undo the elastic toggle and slide off the top section to reveal the parts inside. Included with the set are several pairs of animals including cows, horses, pigs, elephants, giraffes, lions and crocodiles. There is also a dove as well as Noah and his wife. That’s a total of 17 painted wooden figures in this playset. Code: A1057 Price: £25.99
Noah’s Ark mobile
The story of Noah’s Ark as a decorative mobile for children. Designed to be fun as well as decorative, this beautifully painted wooden mobile shows the story of Noah and his ark. See a selection of animals and birds (lions, elephants, zebra, ducks, squirrels, giraffes, crocodiles and a dove), the ark, Noah and a lovely rainbow at the top. It will brighten up any bedroom, playroom or nursery. Code: A1073 Price: £14.35
Brooches
Using simple contemporary designs, these lapel pin brooches, presented on a “Blessings” card, make an ideal gift or keepsake. They make a perfect prize for senior pupils or class ambassadors, or gift to confirmation candidates.
Dove Lapel brooch Code: 200039 Price:£2.34 Size:15 x 20 mm
Cross Lapel Brooch
Code: 200037 Price: £2.34 size:15 x 20 mm
Fish Lapel Brooch
Code: 200038 Price: £2.34 size: 10 x 20mm
Keep Calm and Pray Mug
Enjoy your tea with this bold and bright mug, designed with a fun spin on the iconic moto “Keep Calm’.” Code: 107851 Price: £6.98 ISBN: 656172285747
See our website for more products in the Keep Calm and Pray collection of gifts for all ages
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Tiny Saints Keyrings £3.95 each These Tiny Saints® charms are the perfect addition to your keyring, bracelets, school bags and anywhere else you can clip a charm. On the back of each packet is a description about the Saint and what they are patron of. With over 150 to choose from, why not take a look at our NEW website to see more from the range. St Padre Pio Keyring
A1082
St Nicholas Keyring
A1083
St Maximilian Kolbe Keyring
A1084
St Joseph Keyring
A1085
St John Paul II Keyring
A1086
St John the Baptist Keyring
A1087
St George Keyring
A1088
St Francis of Assisi Keyring
A1089
St Christopher Keyring
A1090
St Catherine of Siena Keyring
A1091
St Bernadette Keyring
A1092
St Benedict Keyring
A1093
St Anthony Keyring
A1094
St Andrew Keyring
A1095
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Keyring
A1096
Our Lady of Lourdes Keyring
A1097
Our Lady of Fatima Keyring
A1098
Mary, Blessed Mother Keyring
A1099
Pope Francis Keyring
A1100
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Keyring
A1101
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The Gospel Journey Board Game
The Gospel Journey is an exciting and engaging board game that challenges the players’ knowledge of the New and Old Testament. It takes the form of a pilgrimage to Paradise and is aimed at ages 14 upwards. It can be enjoyed by 2-4 players or teams. • Fun, educational and stimulating. • Test your knowledge of the New and Old Testaments. • An inspiring way to learn about the Gospels. • Ideal for schools, families and parish groups. Code: 1761 Price: £29.95 ISBN: 0705632049051
Devised by Fr Denis McBride C.Ss.R. and George Allen
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Icon diary Denis McBride, C.Ss.R. Richard Maidwell, C.Ss.R.
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“Evangelising is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists to evangelise.” “May the world of our time, which is searching, sometimes with anguish, sometimes with hope, be enabled to receive the good news not from evangelisers who are dejected, discouraged, impatient or anxious, but from ministers of the Gospel whose lives glow with fervour.” – St Pope Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi
“God is opening before the Church the horizons of a humanity more fully prepared for the sowing of the Gospel. I sense that the moment has come to commit all of the Church’s energies to a new evangelisation.” – St Pope John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio
“How I long to find the right words to stir up enthusiasm for a new chapter of evangelisation full of fervour, joy, generosity, courage, boundless love and attraction. Yet I realize that no words of encouragement will be enough unless the fire of the Holy Spirit burns in our hearts.” – Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium
“‘Go… make disciples of all nations.’ Each new generation of disciples of is called to respond to this ancient commission in a new way – whatever the cost. It is an invitation and challenge, therefore, that is forever old and forever new.”
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Honouring the legacy of Pope St Paul VI
Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
– Bishop Ralph Heskett C.Ss.R., Bishop of Hallam
Sent to Proclaim the Gospel Honouring the legacy of Pope St Paul VI
Great Commission to evangelise is one that should shape how we as Christians live our lives, playing a part in all of our relationships and encounters. Fr Jim McManus introduces the new evangelisation and teaches us how to prepare our hearts and minds for this work. Using scripture and the great encyclicals, he guides us through how to become missionary disciples, from laying the foundations of personal prayer and discernment to taking action in our lives. Using his experience of leading parish missions, he shows us what an evangelising community looks like and the important role each member plays in proclaiming the Good News.
Jim McManus C.Ss.R.
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